There are several companies that sell probeware, but I prefer Vernier Software and Technology due to their customer support, ease of use and reasonable prices. Vernier knows the issues that educators face and strive to help teachers in any way that they can. David Vernier was a teacher, and started the company out of his garage. The Vernier company understands educators and the issues they face. I have used Vernier equipment since the Apple II computer days.
Probeware Primer
Probeware will allow you to gather and analyze data about the world around you. You will also be able to gather data over very short or long periods of time, things you could not accomplish using other lab techniques. Another advantage is that it collects and graphs the data quickly, which allows for more experimentation and detailed analysis. Also data can be collected that could never be measured with traditional equipment. This also models what is happening in university and industry laboratories.
There are several companies that sell probeware, but I prefer Vernier Software and Technology due to their customer support, ease of use and reasonable prices. Vernier knows the issues that educators face and strive to help teachers in any way that they can. David Vernier was a teacher, and started the company out of his garage. The Vernier company understands educators and the issues they face. I have used Vernier equipment since the Apple II computer days.Probeware will allow you to gather and analyze data about the world around you. You will also be able to gather data over very short or long periods of time, things you could not accomplish using other lab techniques. Another advantage is that it collects and graphs the data quickly, which allows for more experimentation and detailed analysis. Also data can be collected that could never be measured with traditional equipment. This also models what is happening in university and industry laboratories.